Plan your CDL test from Beaumont
Confirm your permit, training record and vehicle arrangements before you travel from Beaumont.
Where can I take a Texas DPS skills test?
The Texas DPS commercial skills directory lists Houston Southeast, 10810 Galveston Road. When comparing Southeast Texas testing options, use the DPS commercial skills list. A Beaumont-area permit appointment and a Houston-area skills appointment can have different addresses.
Questions before you book.
Should I choose a tractor-trailer just because the work is at the port?
Start with the vehicle and trailer your employer uses. Ask for their weight ratings, transmission and required endorsements so you can compare an appropriate test vehicle.
Where are in-person services available?
Get Your CDL Quick schedules in-person vehicle services in Royse City. If you have a DPS appointment near Beaumont, confirm the rental location and availability with the office before you travel.
What should I ask for in my quote?
Ask for each selected service, the test-vehicle rental, applicable fuel and other charges, retest terms and the written price total. Confirm which services qualify for complimentary ELDT behind-the-wheel and what proficiency you must demonstrate.
From a Beaumont permit application to test day
1. Arrange your commercial learner permit
Use the Texas DPS application checklist to gather identification and applicable medical documentation. Book the appropriate knowledge exams. For a first CDL, allow at least 14 days between CLP issuance and the skills test.
2. Check your ELDT completion
Choose the theory course for your class or endorsement. For skills-test routes that require ELDT, confirm that your listed providers have submitted the applicable theory and behind-the-wheel completion records using the information on your license.
3. Match your appointment and vehicle
Confirm DPS application payment with the driver license office. Save the test notice and the rental confirmation separately. Prepare for the vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control and road portions in a representative vehicle.
Texas DPS application and fee checklist · Check your ELDT record · Choose a test truck or bus